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    ma·chet·e
    /məˈ(t)SHedē/

    noun

    • 1. a broad, heavy knife used as an implement or weapon, originating in Central America and the Caribbean.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMACHETE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A machete is a large knife with a wide blade, used for cutting trees and plants or as a weapon. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › macheteMachete Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A machete is a large heavy knife used for cutting sugarcane and underbrush and as a weapon. Learn more about its origin, usage, and examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MacheteMachete - Wikipedia

    A machete ( / məˈʃɛti /; Spanish pronunciation: [maˈtʃete]) is a broad blade used either as an agricultural implement similar to an axe, or in combat like a long-bladed knife. The blade is typically 30 to 66 centimetres (12 to 26 in) long and usually under 3 millimetres ( 1⁄8 in) thick.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › macheteMACHETE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Machete definition: a large heavy knife used especially in Latin American countries in cutting sugarcane and clearing underbrush and as a weapon.. See examples of MACHETE used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMACHETE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A machete is a large knife with a broad blade, used for cutting or as a weapon, especially in Central and South America. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › macheteMachete - definition of machete by The Free Dictionary

    A machete is a large heavy knife with a broad blade, used as a weapon and an implement for cutting vegetation. Find the origin, synonyms, and translations of machete in Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › macheteMachete Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    A machete is a large, heavy-bladed knife used for cutting down sugar cane, dense underbrush, etc., esp. in Central and South America. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage examples from YourDictionary.